Ghost Town Brewing

Must stop for hoppy beer in the Bay Area!In the last 5 years, Ghost Town has grown from a small local brewery, started by a heavy metal band, to one of the State's West Coast IPA juggernauts. Even though they make other styles of beer here and they are all decent, make no mistake about it: Ghost Town excels at clear, hoppy pale ales of variable alcohol content.The original location on Adeline Street, where the brewing operation takes place, is somewhat industrial, but with distinct gothic/metal vibe. The parking is all street and usually not a problem-but as everywhere else in Town-do not leave any valuables in the car. Not to say bad things will happen, but better not to risk it.As for the most important...the beer. Ghost Town is a consensus top 5 brewery in California for West Coast IPAs and many awards from brewing competitions and festivals attest to it. Since everyone seems to be in on the secret, they can run out of cans to-go and even kegs fairly quickly. I understand that the industry is contracting and folks at Ghost Town don't want to pull the trigger and expand and then fail (we've had many such unfortunate examples since the pandemic), but the situation here is somewhat different. Ghost Town's beer is too good and they need to make more of it. With rumors of Alameda location opening soon, it is almost overdue. Until then, one of the 2 locations will have to do.

I recently visited Ghost Town Brewing, and I have to say, it was a pretty solid experience! The beer and cider selection is fantastic, with a variety of options that cater to different tastes. The staff is incredibly knowledgeable, ready to help you navigate their offerings and suggest something that suits your palate.The outdoor seating area has a great vibe--very hip and dog-friendly, making it perfect for a casual outing with friends (and pups!). The local atmosphere is inviting and adds to the overall enjoyment of the place.As for the food, there were definitely hits and misses. The pretzels, kale Caesar salad, soup, and flautas were all standout choices and really delicious. However, I found the yucca fries to be a bit disappointing compared to the other items.Overall, Ghost Town Brewing is a great spot with excellent drinks, a welcoming environment, and some delightful food options. I'd definitely recommend checking it out if you're in the area!

This Oakland brewery is such a cool spot - killer branding, excellent beer selection, and vibes for days. The space rocks that perfect haunted industrial feel, complete with horror movies playing on the big screen and solid tunes. Love that they've got pinball machines to keep you entertained while you sample their latest brews.Super chill spot with plenty of seating and relaxed attitude from the staff. While they don't serve food themselves, there's a clutch taco truck outside, and they're cool with you bringing in your own grub. Between laid-back atmosphere and quality local beers, Ghost Town had made it onto my list of go-to spots to bring coworkers and friends. Proper Oakland brewery doing it right! ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

An old coffin factory turned brewery?! Say less. When my friends suggested we come grab a pint at Ghost Town Brewing, my macabre interest was piqued. The space is wide and open as it is a massive warehouse, but there was plenty of seating, arcade games, and large screen TVs. There was a taco food truck outside the day we were there serving up tasty bites to eat, but we had already eaten. They offered a nice variety of beers from IPAs and Hazy's to sours and Pilsners. This would definitely be a good brewery to visit with a large group. All in all, the sour I ordered was tasty and I would definitely come back if I found myself in the area again.

4++ I just recently learned of Ghost Town Brewing myself at the Firestone Walker Invitational, but apparently my friends have known of this place for a while. I visited their West Oakland location recently. There's definitely a theme going on inside. The beertenders were very friendly and the vibe here is between heavy metal/ goth. I don't think they made food themselves, but there was a food stand set up outside. I personally ordered the porter and a sour. For me, the sour is a little on the tart side, but the porter was solid. A really cool space to drink beers. I bought a four pack to go as well. Beer-wise, the more I learned of them from my friends I think they're really known for the West Coast style IPAs. Definitely a great spot for beers. Another bonus about the location is that it's actually pretty close to some other awesome breweries or tap rooms as well so a sort of a crawl can be done.

So this is their warehouse-y brewery where you can chill in a large open warehouse-y space, sample ample choices of brews in a quite unique atmo. They have another spot in a more foot traffic neighborhood (Laurel), but this is where they actually brew all their beers and if you like to actually be around massive brewery equipment, then this West Oakland location should be the choice. This brewery tasting hall is unique in that it has a goth/macabre vibe that is done in a whimsical way versus creepy and dark. Fun and creative art work, vintage pinball machines with 'scary' themes on display (not playable), and a very eclectic playlist that'll bump anything from Siouxie and the Banshees to Ministry to some hard death metal that I couldn't even identify but was entertained. I think they're called Ghost Town because this building used to be a coffin/casket manufacturer back in Oakland's industrial days.Beers were pretty good. Lots of IPAs of course but I did find their versions to be cleaner and lighter than most, with still a good hop presence. I'm kinda tired of heavy and burly IPAs to be honest. I found their Death Wax IPA to be quite good and balanced that I even took home a 4 pack to share with the hometown buds. But they have many other brews that aren't IPAs like Pilsners and lagers to even some sours. So very hipster friendly. The weekend day we were there, a mobile pizza stand was outside, that I can't remember the name, but they were so good, especially with the brews here. So I don't know if they rotate mobile food options, but I do know that their other location has an actual food set up, so that one is more restaurant-y, if you wanna go that route. I was actually surpised in how many families with kids were here as well. Go figure. Dog friendly place too, even inside the building which gets a thumbs up from me. I think this may be my new favorite brewery in Oaktown. Just need to solidify a few more visits to earn that fiver. But well played Ghost Town, well played.

Ghost Town is without a doubt making some of the best beer in the Bay Area. This location provides the quintessential brewhouse / taproom experience... High ceilings, roll up doors, polished concrete, visible stainless steel tanks, friendly staff + food trucks & delicious beer. I've stopped by a couple times and the selection of beer is always incredible. The brews are consistently tasty, I get super excited when I see my local bars with the Ghost Town tap handle. The team here is authentically down-to-earth and super helpful. I can't wait for my next visit!

Ghost Town Brewing got on my radar after seeing them keep winning medals for their IPAs. As someone always in the search of a good West Coast IPA, it's easy to find them here with two boards dedicated to the style. Low God:A Dry Hopped Pilsner with Nelson and HBC 586. When I ordered dry hopped pilsner the bartender said 'which one' and I almost cried with enjoyment. This was light in body, but had a big expression of Nelson and 586.Devilish Wit:An Oak Fermented and Aged Belgian Wit beer brewed with Indian Coriander Seed, Chamomile Flower, and Local Oranges / Lemons. Bright, citrusy, and fluorescent. As I have said before, I love a good Hazy (in this case in Wit form).Leviathan:A West Coast IPA made with Citra, Nectar, and Nelson hops. Two NZ hops joined up with Citra to blend orange citrus with other tropical fruits like mango / overripe melon.Inhume:An IPA brewed with Citra, Centennial, and Simcoe, Clean and classic, not much more to say.If you like IPAs and are in Oakland you can't pass up a visit to Ghost Town.__________

I absolutely loved the Japanese food pop-up at this West Oakland brewery. It was the perfect complement to our beer tasting experience.The brewery itself has a huge, open-concept space that provides plenty of room to relax and enjoy the atmosphere. Plus, they had an impressive selection of darks and sours for us to explore and savor. It made for a fantastic outing filled with great beer and delicious Japanese bites.

Ambiance is rustic, overhead tents. Street parking is limited. Food is the best part. Death theme is carried out through out. Cool murals.